Hello all you lovely people! How are you doing today? Good, I hope! A couple of days ago, I was watching a video by one of my favourite CAS card artists, Yana Smakula about her "go to formula" for her CAS cards. This got me thinking about today's card. It was so easy and quick to make. I'll explain.
I always have a stash of 'practice' background pieces that have been, smooshed, sprayed, inked or other techniques used on them and after they have dried I usually put them in my drawer. I also, usually have cover plate panels, whereby, I get a new cover plate, cut a panel to 'test' it and then that goes into the drawer too . . . you are getting the picture now, aren't you, I can tell.
Well, today I pulled out some of those pieces and put them together in a card . . . it was so QACAS!! So, I think that this might just become my "go to formula", as I rather liked the way this one turned out. Here are the rest of the pictures.
So, tell me ladies, what would be your "go to formula" for a successful card?
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I go through phases when I have a "must use" sentiment and a few (well chosen IMHO) images that I work my way through but .... I don't have a permanent "go to" formula though I DO love using splatter layouts and am loving neons right now - does that count?
ReplyDeleteYou cards today are beautiful so this formula plainly works for you
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Lovely card Hazel. I have an area that I keep all my bits and pieces in and use it when I need a jumping off idea for a card.
ReplyDeleteHere I am playing catch up again Hazel. Your card is fabulous! I live that it was quick and easy, but it.sure.doesn't look quick and easy. lol I love that.you have these.things in your drawer ready to go, makes life easier and I must try it too. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeletei kind of do the same - love having watercolored pieces for a background - that's why i love those concord & 9th note cards - lately using frames has been my "go to" design!!
ReplyDeleteWah..... If I had a 'go to' formula they probably wouldn't take so long to make!
ReplyDeleteStill working on mine, I guess...
Glad you found one that works for you, though.
Love all the different colour hues, Hazel :)
Love your finished card Hazel. I'm not sure that I have a 'go to formula', perhaps I need one! Karen x
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is absolutely stunning, Hazel!! I love the design!! It's so gorgeous!! I wish I could make QACAS cards like this beauty!! I don't have a go-to formula and it takes me forever on each card. I need to CASE this one from you!! Thanks for the inspiration my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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I certainly could do with having a formula. I,m sure it would save me a lot of time. I really am very unorganised.
ReplyDeleteYour card is really lovely Hazel. That is a lovely background colour and then panel fits it perfectly. Barbxx
Gorgeous with that green!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Hazel. Great when you can use things from your "stash". I have a huge box of backgrounds. When I try a new technique, I'll try it several times, using different types of paper and different colours. My stash of backgrounds will NEVER run out. :) I do try looking there when I start a card, but I have to have an idea in my head first ... either using a certain stamp image. If the backgrounds work, great. Most often I end up making something from scratch. xx
ReplyDeleteI don't have a formula (yet) but your post is making me think about it! Love your formula and the card you made with pieces you already had! Fabulous design!
ReplyDeleteYour card looks amazing! I love that background pattern and your CAS design.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! I love the blue greens and I love the cover plate design. As yet I don't have a go to formula - at least I don't think so. I tend to ink, colour, sentiment, die cut stitched rectangle and stick on coloured card base..... I'm going to think about this and see if it is true over the next few weeks!! Xx
ReplyDeleteNo wonder this is going to be your go to technique !! When outcomes are wonderful like this card why not ?
ReplyDeleteLove the look of your QACAS card Hazel.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness me though, WHAT a question! After having a think, I don't have a go to formula . . . but I DO love my splats . . .they seem to go with everything!
Thanks for your good wishes.
Hugs, Sarn xxx
Your card is awesome as always Hazel. I don't think I have a go to formula, not sure what it means, so I can't tell you if and what mine is/would be ???????!!!!
ReplyDeleteI do can tell you I always start from an idea in my head which can be a particular stamp, technique, background lay out or even product. Yes sometimes I absolutely want to use my flat magicals then I work around that certain product and adapt my idea/card to that. Don't know if this is what you mean ?
Hugs, Veerle xxx
This is one fabulous card...love your incredible design and those colors are amazing.
ReplyDeleteWell,My Dear, I rather like this one too! Chuckled to read that you've used some 'bits' from the Crapalanche, and what a pretty design with the curved stitching, the ombre triangles. It's fantastic, and hey, moved out a few snippets too! Very clever you are, as well as artistic! Had seen this on FB, but finally getting a chance to visit & say hello. TFS & Have a great wkend.
ReplyDeleteAwesome CAS go to design! I love it! The background paper Looks amazing.....hugs to you sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteSo stunning and so pinned!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this design Hazel - so stylish and contemporary looking. I wish I had a go to style because it would certainly save a lot of time!
ReplyDeleteI'm not so sure I have a go-to formula so much as a go-to embellishment. When in doubt I always seem to reach for a butterfly! Your formula is a great idea. I love how it spurred this beauty. The colors of your background look fabulous peeking out of that graphic cover plate. And the rounded top layer is a great look.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love all the little triangles with the curved edge at the top, Hazel!!! And the colours are simply stunning!!!! This is such a great card for a guy or a woman!!!
ReplyDeleteA go-to-formula: - first I find a lovely sketch and then reach for a die cut flower!!!!! I have to give this idea a second thought and should maybe work out a formula for me - might make life much easier and I would hopefully not sit with some cards for hours!!!!
Hugz
Gorgeous....think I just bought this stencil too....I hope so ;) Viv xx
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